SMALLVILLE RETURNS! ...in novel form

[Binker]

We can all agree that, despite some cool moments, the overall finale to Smallville was mixed and hardcore fans wishing it was more epic for a 10-year long series. Well, apparently there is a report concerning a return to Smallville, a sorta "Season 11", but in novel form much like Buffy Season 8 in comic book form, that will continue the stories and adventures of the Smallville universe after the events of the show's 10th and final season.

Bleeding Cool reports the following:
I understand that story editor and writer for the series, Bryan Q Miller, also recently of Batgirl until the DC Relaunch, is to write a new novel, telling the story of what happened to the Smallville cast after the end of the TV series, in continuity. A Smallville Season Eleven, if you will. With Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season Eight and Nine doing so well in comic book form, this seems a rather natural move.

The site is unsure if there will be more novels to follow or a comic book adaptation but expect an official announcement to shed some more light on the whole thing.

[Young Superman]

Awesome news.

[Nevaratoiel]

W-w-what? :wow:

:whatever:

[Webhead2006]

Posted the news in the other thread prior to this posting. But still pretty cool news. Can't wait to read it if it happens.

[BH/HHH]

Great news will be buying this for sure

[The Incredible Hulk]

Wonder if it will pick up after the current day ending? Or the flash forward to 2017 shirt rip ending?

Also not sure if a novel is better than a comic in this case? Would love to see the depictions of the cast in their future roles.

[cronosred]

I hope this works out and I'm very happy that it will be a novel which I prefer to a comic, I will be buying.

[RakuMon]

Wonder if it will pick up after the current day ending? Or the flash forward to 2017 shirt rip ending?

Also not sure if a novel is better than a comic in this case? Would love to see the depictions of the cast in their future roles.

Yeah, I was hoping for a comic instead of a novel. With BQM writing, though, maybe a comic could still be a possibility?

[Binker]

I can still imagine the cover showing Tom, artwork of course, as Superman in the suit. So that I can assume could happen.

[Dangerman]

Well I am going to read it either way. Remember now that SV is over all the heroes they may have wanted to use but couldn't is no longer off limits so it is only a matter of time till we see SV Batman and more. This is great news because SV the book is more likely to continue than SV the comic. I doubt SV will get the a big enough comic following to sustain a title but a book on the other hand is a different story. Plus you can get a full good story without fillers.

[Webhead2006]

I do hope dc does it and cant wait to see what it turns out to be.

[Indy1Jones]

Cool.

[B]

Cool I wouldn't mind reading what happens with Smallville's Superman beyond the finale. :up:

[Sawyer]

I hope they manage to make lemonade out of lemons concerning Lex. That mindwipe still leaves a poor taste in my mouth.

[Webhead2006]

well they could always write in maybe the mind wipe slowly faded away and he started recalling memories.

[BritishChap007]

Please be true, please be true, please be true, please be true.

[elgaz]

This is a great idea - if it's true.

WB may not have wanted Batman on the Smallville TV show, but a novel offers much more flexibility and no real direct conflict with any existing Batman property onscreen.

I still think there's a lot of stories to be told from the Smallville universe - after Clark/Superman pushed Apokolips away, a few years passed (7yrs? I think....) before we saw Clark rip open his shirt on the rooftop at the end of the Finale. You could squeeze a lot of stories into those 7 years.

I'd be particularly interested in reading about what happened right after Superman finally revealed himself to the world by saving it.

I wonder if Tom Welling or any of the production crew from SV would be involved? A lot of the character's stories and motivations came from them, it would only seem fair and consistent that they have some say in the novel.

[Webhead2006]

Well even if it takes place from the moment we last saw in the future in the finale. They could always have flashbacks to adventures from stopping darkseid planet to the point the show ended.

[Prison Mike]

If this is true, I'll be the first in line to buy this.

[TwilightPro101]

I'll definitely be picking it up. It should go perfect with the rest of the SV novels, that I have.

[The Incredible Hulk]

were the old novels any good? I bought the comics but never the books, they always seemed to much like teen books.

[Webhead2006]

I don't recall myself I did read ohe or two of them. But it was so long ago.

[BritishChap007]

Please be true. Please be true. Please be true. Please be true.

[TwilightPro101]

were the old novels any good? I bought the comics but never the books, they always seemed to much like teen books.

The books were split into two territories: the adult, which were written by various comics and novel writers (Nancy Holder, Roger Stern, Alan Grant, Devin Grayson, etc.) and the kid's novels, which written by Suzan Colon, Cherie Bennett, and a number of others.

In certain instances, the kid's novels were written by some of the show staff. Much like the comic series.

Either way, the books were set during Season 1 through 3.

Preference-wise, I always enjoyed the adult novels. The first released "Strange Visitors" by Roger Stern pulled away from the standard Freak of the Week formula and dealt with the meteor impact on other people's lives. Easily, my favorite of the adult novels.

Freak of the Week-wise in the adult novels: "Dragon" comes off as an interesting excursion to say the least. Enough so, that Clark ends up making his own armor and fighting a Krypto-Dragon.

There were some interesting Clark and Lex back and fourths in the adult novels as well with "City".

In the kid's books, it's pretty much a miss. There's a condensed version of the pilot, a number of Freak of the Weeks, and of course, the standard Clark runs away from home plot. (The comics did this bit as well.) "Flight" stood out to me the most.

[Milos]

Can't wait to see Chloe! http://209.85.48.11/3331/77/emo/cheer.gif

[Prison Mike]

Yesterday I watched the Finale for the first time since it aired in May and I would love this new novel/comic series to pick up right after Clark unveiled himself to the world as Superman. There were so many questions left unanswered regarding everyone else. I would love to know what happened with Martha and her Senate position. Did she come back home or continue her career in politics? Did they sell the Kent farm or did Clark opt out at the last minute? Martha didn't want to sell the farm so I wonder if she decided to come back home and live there permanently? I want to see the continuation of Oliver and Chloe in Star City...the gang finding out about Tess' death...finding out that Lex's memories were erased...and lastly I want to see Perry and Jimmy starting their jobs at the DP.

[The Incredible Hulk]

^The more I think about it, the more I think it would have to pick up from that point on, otherwise it's just a generic Superman novel.

[Webhead2006]

We still don't have full details about the novel/how long it will be will there be more then one. So who's to say we may not get some of the novel talking about the moments after he stopped darkseid.

[Sawyer]

Yesterday I watched the Finale for the first time since it aired in May and I would love this new novel/comic series to pick up right after Clark unveiled himself to the world as Superman. There were so many questions left unanswered regarding everyone else. I would love to know what happened with Martha and her Senate position. Did she come back home or continue her career in politics? Did they sell the Kent farm or did Clark opt out at the last minute? Martha didn't want to sell the farm so I wonder if she decided to come back home and live there permanently? I want to see the continuation of Oliver and Chloe in Star City...the gang finding out about Tess' death...finding out that Lex's memories were erased...and lastly I want to see Perry and Jimmy starting their jobs at the DP.

I want to see Clark find out that Kara went to the future, too. :up:

Martha and Conner on the farm would be nice.

[elgaz]

Yesterday I watched the Finale for the first time since it aired in May and I would love this new novel/comic series to pick up right after Clark unveiled himself to the world as Superman. There were so many questions left unanswered regarding everyone else. I would love to know what happened with Martha and her Senate position. Did she come back home or continue her career in politics? Did they sell the Kent farm or did Clark opt out at the last minute? Martha didn't want to sell the farm so I wonder if she decided to come back home and live there permanently? I want to see the continuation of Oliver and Chloe in Star City...the gang finding out about Tess' death...finding out that Lex's memories were erased...and lastly I want to see Perry and Jimmy starting their jobs at the DP.

I'd hope that Clark took Jonathans words to him in the finale ("Always hold on to Smallville") literally as well as metaphorically, and didn't sell the farm.

And I'd liked to have seen Martha come back at some stage, although I guess all this would achieve is bringing Smallville more into line with established Superman mythos. There's no real reason she couldn't just continue being a senator. In fact, that may have worked well if they chose to developed the budding romance which may have loomed between her and Perry White - it's more believable if Martha is working in Government and perhaps based in or near Metropolis, as opposed to being retired on a farm while he's a fulltime Newspaper Editor.

But yeah, I agree that I'd love to see just how the world reacted to Superman's first appearance in his 'official' costume (and not as the Blur).

Also.....

- What happened to Oliver Queen? It was hinted that him and Chloe had a kid, but did he go on being Green Arrow, did he keep running Queen Industries, did they marry, etc....

- What happened between Clark & Lois that they decided to wait another 7 years before getting married?

- How did Perry become Editor at the DP?

- How did Lex progress to President, and what are Clark's thoughts on this knowing what he knows of Lex?

[Webhead2006]

Well her term could have ended and she decided now to run again. Comes back to sv and raise conner. As for other events I still say we are bound to see how things went down probably as flashbacks in the novel or the novel starts at those points and then we move forward. For example if it turns out to be a couple books. I don't see why bryan wouldn't want to flesh out those things.

[Johnny]

I'm kinda bummed it's gonna be a novel and not a graphic novel, but hey everything is cool if it's a continuation of the story.

[Webhead2006]

Well maybe it could be a graphic novel. It is being done by a former sv writer who also writes for dc. We haven't heard finalized plans on it yet.

[Sawyer]

I'd love to see the explanation for the Superman comic book that Chloe was reading to her son. My theory is that Clark somehow crossed over into our world and found a comic of his own life, then decided to take it back with him. The only issue I'd have with that is letting the kid in on the secret. I mean, how could they possibly know he wouldn't blab that around to all his little school friends?

I also want SV's John Henry Irons. Still pissed we never got him in the series. :o

[Webhead2006]

Well my guess is since chloe used to be a writer maybe she created the book for her kid for storytime and all that. And if clark and othher heroes been around him most his life. He probably knows who they are already. Since is another thing could be explained.

[The Boy Scout]

I can't wait to read the novel. Hopefully, it'll be better than the finale, and season ten as a whole.

[Indy1Jones]

Me too

[Sawyer]

Season ten was one of the best of the series, so..... :o

[Webhead2006]

Ya I still thought overall it was a good finale season. Yes there is more I would have liked and would have changed a few other elements. But it still was a solid season.

[Sawyer]

I thought it was one of the best seasons since the early years, quite frankly. :o

[Frontier]

I hope it's a novel. You get 10x the story in a novel as a comic. Don't get me wrong, I love 'em - comics - but... a novel gives you much more to sink your teeth into.

[Sawyer]

I think it would be such a wasted opportunity not to do this in a visual medium. SV was always a show that had great visuals, and being in comic form would mean getting to do the things they could never do in the series because of budget restraints. More flying, Clark in the suit.... Clark could go the the ****ing 31st century, if he wanted to!

Ideally, I would like to see a GN to kick things off as a sort of pilot, then a monthly ongoing from then on. Considering Buffy's success at Dark Horse, I don't know why DC wouldn't want to do it, honestly.

[Webhead2006]

Well it could end upp being a graphic novel for all we know. Still get good amount of pages plus visuals.

[Sawyer]

Just rewatched the series finale. IMO, if this really is going to happen, this should begin with Clark assisting Air Force One with its landing after getting rid of Apokolips, and introducing himself to the President and the press as Superman. They should also show how Metropolis deals with Lex Luthor's sudden return.

[Webhead2006]

Well maybe it will sawyer like i said before even if it just set post the 7 yrs whos to say bryan may also throw in some flashbacks to other events in the book too.

[The Incredible Hulk]

Just rewatched the series finale. IMO, if this really is going to happen, this should begin with Clark assisting Air Force One with its landing after getting rid of Apokolips, and introducing himself to the President and the press as Superman. They should also show how Metropolis deals with Lex Luthor's sudden return.

I would hope that he's not just going to call himself "Superman." Lois is the one who usually gives him the name in most incarnations.

[Webhead2006]

Well that newspaper article with the complete series mention lois did name him superman.

[Webhead2006]

Well that newspaper article with the complete series mention lois did name him superman.

[Webhead2006]

Well that newspaper article with the complete series mention lois did name him superman.

[The Incredible Hulk]

I dont think that DVD bonuses count as canon, but that would be the way to go...

[NHawk19]

Why not? I'd think that would be the perfect place to slip some stuff in. (and boost sales).

Granted I loved the show when it was good, but this type of thing sort of irks me, seems more like milking the show than improving it's mythos.

[Webhead2006]

Well I still don't think they won't have lois. Name him. And look bqm is doing it. I am sure he will make the right calls.

[fixxxer1022]

meh... i don't read comics or novels but im glad to see they may continue the story. since smallville has been off ive seen just how crappy tv is minus being human & the walking dead.

i really hope they consider tv movies in the near future. any word on what tom is up to now a days?

[Webhead2006]

Tv movies is not likely to happen. Since sets/props are gone sold/in storage. Plus cast has moved onto other things. Also among wb needing to have the character on film to hold onto film rights and the still on going copyright battle on superman. Film is there goal right now.

As for tom I haven't heard of him doing anything of late. Right now he probably enjoying time off to relax and spend time with friends and family. As for work who knows maybe he is working on stuff with his production company, or will act/direct something soon. Just cause we may not hear something he could be doing things.

[elgaz]

Season 11 is going ahead in book form!

http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2012/02/09/announcing-smallville-season-11/

[KalKai]

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9962/smallville01coverb300dp.jpg

[Dangerman]

I am looking forward to this but I think it will be canceled with in its first 6 months because of the fact that most people who watched the show will not go and pick-up the comic based off the show. Much like before hand when they tried this when the series first stared I don't think to many people will care to pick it up to see when happens afterwards because we all know the story. Buffy was almost canceled a few times before it found its grove but in the same she was different because we didn't know the story of her as well and what comes after. I hope it will does well although I would have like to have seen this book more in graphic novel format.

[BH/HHH]

This is great news cannnot wait. I just wonder if it will be called Smallville or not mind as he doesn't live at the farm anymore. Also I wonder if it will continue from the ending of smallville or just after he defeated Darkseid.

[elgaz]

It's set 6 months after the season 10 finale from what I can gather.

And it will continue the Smallville name. Although 'Smallville' may not be the literal location of the stories much any more, it's what the show is known as.

[Young Superman]

can't wait

[KalKai]

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Smallville-Season11-Comic-1042919.aspx

In one of the closing scenes of last May's Smallville (http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/smallville/100398) series finale, Chloe Sullivan tells her Superman-worshipping son, "There will always be more adventures for another day." That day is about to arrive, thanks to a new comic-book series that picks up where the long-running show left off. On April 13, DC Comics launches Smallville Season 11 in digital format (and later in print collections).

Season 11 begins six months after Clark Kent defeated Darkseid and stopped the planet Apokolips from crashing into Earth. He's now settling into life as the Man of Steel while continuing to carry on his dual identity as a mild-mannered reporter at the Daily Planet. "It's Clark's first year as Superman," says writer Bryan Q. Miller, who was also a writer on the TV show and has previously scripted DC's Teen Titans and Batgirl comics. "He's riding the high of everything working out so far. And he enjoys that he can stop and shake hands with folks after he saves them."

Don't expect the good times to last forever. Lex Luthor — brought back from the dead as Smallville ended but wiped of his memories, including that Clark is super-powered alien — will be one of Superman's main adversaries in the series. "Most people are thrilled that Superman saved the world by moving a planet out of the way," Miller says, "but Lex and a handful of others are concerned that there's a guy out there who can move planets."

Fans of the TV show will no doubt be thrilled to see many of the supporting cast featured prominently in the story. "It's a continuation of the lives of characters seen weekly over the course of 10 years," Miller says. "It's an ensemble book with Clark Kent at the core. Clark just so happens to now be Superman." That ensemble includes Lois Lane, his fiancé and fellow reporter; his childhood best friend, Chloe; and Oliver Queen, aka the Green Arrow. As was teased in the finale, Chloe and Ollie are now married. (In fact, she's going by the name Chloe Sullivan-Queen.)

The first arc of Smallville Season 11 is scheduled to include 12 chapters, which will be available via the DC Comics app on Apple, Android and Windows mobile devices, as well as online at read.dccomics.com. The first print edition goes on sale May 16 and will collect the opening four chapters, along with an episode guide to the TV show. The digital covers (including the one pictured above) are the work of artist Cat Staggs, while Gary Frank will handle the print covers. Pere Pérez, who worked with Miller on the Batgirl comic, will handle the interior art.

[Lencho01]

I'm kinda surprised that they made him lose the trunks.

[BritishChap007]

AHHHH SO EXCITED!!

Amazing cover. Can't wait to see Clark's first super year and read about what happens with Lex.

No trunks?

[Dangerman]

What I am more interested in is will we see Batman and Wonder woman finally and if so what will their outfits look like. Also on a side note the good part about this is if it does sell well then you might see it later down the line from DC on their DTDVD cartoons.

[Johnny]

I'm kinda surprised that they made him lose the trunks.

Well they probably made it look like the New 52 Superman costume. No problem with that as far as I'm concerned.

[Dangerman]

Well they probably made it look like the New 52 Superman costume. No problem with that as far as I'm concerned.looks like a mix between MOS and new 52 suit and SR.

[Sawyer]

Huzzah. :up:

[The Incredible Hulk]

Nice.

A comic makes much more sense than a novel. If they can't get 1/10 of the show's viewership to purchase it, it will do well.

[elgaz]

I wonder if Welling will have any participation in this. As an exec producer and lead star on Smallville, he had a lot of say in how Clark was written and portrayed

[Young Superman]

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9962/smallville01coverb300dp.jpg

Where's the trunks? He had them in the last episode

[Sawyer]

The first issue will begin with Clark throwing a pair of red underwear in the trash. :hehe:

[BritishChap007]

Tights, flights, and no restrictions: Smallville season 11

[BritishChap007]

Sorry. My iPad was so excited it double posted.

[Llama_Shepherd]

I'd rather see them expand the universe of Smallville. Now that there are no actors or restrictions involved I'd see expansion of the Justice League in a "Brave and the Bold" fashion, as we've already seen how Clark would handle his villains, the only difference is now he can fly.

[flash13]

Maybe now we can finally have Batman in Smallville...

[Prison Mike]

Can't wait for this. This will be the first digital comic that I pick up.

[JosephCAW]

I'd rather see them expand the universe of Smallville. Now that there are no actors or restrictions involved I'd see expansion of the Justice League in a "Brave and the Bold" fashion, as we've already seen how Clark would handle his villains, the only difference is now he can fly.

and strong enough to push planets lol

[Sawyer]

I. Want. Steel.

[BizarroAids]

Awesome!! I was okay with a novel, I'm much happier about this.

[Binker]

Three things:
1) YES! I accepted the novel format when it was announced because I love books like It's Superman! (P.S. I recommend that for those who haven't read that book), but a comic version is what most fans need because we wanted to SEE Welling as Superman, not CG Welling as Superman. That's why we felt cheated a bit, though I didn't quite mind because that last shot was something I knew was coming for a few years, but I must admit; the scenes with Superman (granted in CG) surprised me anyway.

2) The suit: the show clearly showed the suit with the trunks, but now the comic features them removed and now a red line has been added to the middle of the strap of the belt. Even though this is the latest in the recent redesigns from MOS, to the New 52; if this was still part of the show, does that mean Clark removed the trunks after debuting visually in Finale? (The Chloe comic from 2018 would show what the world was like back then, so that doesn't count in this argument, but one other thing does) What about the scene set in 2013? The trunks are there. So, my question is: when does season 11 take place between the future years of the show of 2013-2018, or is this a retcon and we're suppose to imagine this version of the suit on the show where it had the SR version?

3) Stories: what could we expect from the comic and what kind of stories will we be getting now and into the future? There are a number of possibilities; one theory I have is that since the show was about Clark before he became Superman; Season 11 would probably be about what happens afterward, and plus, since Clark was told throughout those ten years that he'd be this, that, etc. he would probably ask himself after revealing himself to the world "okay, what's next". Plus, the show did present future stories, whether IN the future, or not. Lex becoming president and why it was announced in 2013 but didn't happen until 2018, that nuclear explosion in Homecoming, today no one realizes that when Clark buried Doomsday, he set up the "Death of Superman", and plus, we havew Brainiac 5 in the future, but is the villain Brainiac still exist in the present? Number of possibilities.

Ironic that, even with digitial bering in April, we will see printing of this in May 2012, a year afterward the finale, like it was "picking up where it left off", huh?

[The Caped Knight]

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9962/smallville01coverb300dp.jpg

In one of the closing scenes of last May's Smallville series finale, Chloe Sullivan tells her Superman-worshipping son, "There will always be more adventures for another day." That day is about to arrive, thanks to a new comic-book series that picks up where the long-running show left off. On April 13, DC Comics launches Smallville Season 11 in digital format (and later in print collections).

Season 11 begins six months after Clark Kent defeated Darkseid and stopped the planet Apokolips from crashing into Earth. He's now settling into life as the Man of Steel while continuing to carry on his dual identity as a mild-mannered reporter at the Daily Planet. "It's Clark's first year as Superman," says writer Bryan Q. Miller, who was also a writer on the TV show and has previously scripted DC's Teen Titans and Batgirl comics. "He's riding the high of everything working out so far. And he enjoys that he can stop and shake hands with folks after he saves them."

Don't expect the good times to last forever. Lex Luthor — brought back from the dead as Smallville ended but wiped of his memories, including that Clark is super-powered alien — will be one of Superman's main adversaries in the series. "Most people are thrilled that Superman saved the world by moving a planet out of the way," Miller says, "but Lex and a handful of others are concerned that there's a guy out there who can move planets."

Fans of the TV show will no doubt be thrilled to see many of the supporting cast featured prominently in the story. "It's a continuation of the lives of characters seen weekly over the course of 10 years," Miller says. "It's an ensemble book with Clark Kent at the core. Clark just so happens to now be Superman." That ensemble includes Lois Lane, his fiancé and fellow reporter; his childhood best friend, Chloe; and Oliver Queen, aka the Green Arrow. As was teased in the finale, Chloe and Ollie are now married. (In fact, she's going by the name Chloe Sullivan-Queen.)

The first arc of Smallville Season 11 is scheduled to include 12 chapters, which will be available via the DC Comics app on Apple, Android and Windows mobile devices, as well as online at read.dccomics.com. The first print edition goes on sale May 16 and will collect the opening four chapters, along with an episode guide to the TV show. The digital covers (including the one pictured above) are the work of artist Cat Staggs, while Gary Frank will handle the print covers. Pere Pérez, who worked with Miller on the Batgirl comic, will handle the interior art.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Smallvil...c-1042919.aspx


AWESOME !!!!!!!! :super: THE LEGACY CONTINUES !!!!! I'll be buying this for sure

[Bruce_Begins]

So, In this series Superman will have a DCnU suit with SR shield, I am okay with that.

I hope that they keep Smallville comic separate from the rest of DCnU titles.

[BritishChap007]

This shot is a little more underwhelming: http://www.tvguide.com/Includes/newsletter-images/blog-images/smallville-embed.jpg

Trunks are definately gone, but the suit is fabric and not metal like in the DCnU. Hate the way Clark is drawn in that shot. Does not look like Welling. Way to young.

We shall see.

[BritishChap007]

This shot is a little more underwhelming: http://www.tvguide.com/Includes/newsletter-images/blog-images/smallville-embed.jpg

Trunks are definately gone, but the suit is fabric and not metal like in the DCnU. Hate the way Clark is drawn in that shot. Does not look like Welling. Way to young.

We shall see.

[Binker]

Where did THAT come from? That better not be the cover to issue #1. I want the one I saw before that one.

[Lencho01]

It's from the TV Guide article. They updated it it.

Looks like Superboy to me.

[RakuMon]

Clearly, Gary Frank is only capable of drawing Chris Reeve as Superman.

[KalKai]

**** board.

[KalKai]

**** board.

[BH/HHH]

Maybe now we can finally have Batman in Smallville...

Interesting point, really hope so

[BH/HHH]

Maybe now we can finally have Batman in Smallville...

Interesting point, really hope so

[KalKai]

Where did THAT come from? That better not be the cover to issue #1. I want the one I saw before that one.

It's the print cover by Gary Frank. The one before is the digital cover by Cat Staggs.

Don't know why there's such a drastic change in quality.

[BH/HHH]

Maybe now we can finally have Batman in Smallville...

That is a good point here's hoping

[KalKai]

Where did THAT come from? That better not be the cover to issue #1. I want the one I saw before that one.

It's the print cover by Gary Frank. The other is the digital cover by Cat Staggs.

Is that Gary Frank's usual art style?

Just go for the digital one.

[KalKai]

Where did THAT come from? That better not be the cover to issue #1. I want the one I saw before that one.

It's the print cover by Gary Frank. The other is the digital cover by Cat Staggs.

Is that Gary Frank's usual art style?

Just go for the digital one.

[KalKai]

Where did THAT come from? That better not be the cover to issue #1. I want the one I saw before that one.

It's the print cover by Gary Frank. The other is the digital cover by Cat Staggs.

Is that Gary Frank's usual art style?

Just go for the digital one.

[KalKai]

Where did THAT come from? That better not be the cover to issue #1. I want the one I saw before that one.

It's the print cover by Gary Frank. The other is the digital cover by Cat Staggs.

Is that Gary Frank's usual art style?

Just go for the digital one.

[KalKai]

Where did THAT come from? That better not be the cover to issue #1. I want the one I saw before that one.

It's the print cover by Gary Frank. The other is the digital cover by Cat Staggs.

Is that Gary Frank's usual art style?

Just go for the digital one.

[KalKai]

Where did THAT come from? That better not be the cover to issue #1. I want the one I saw before that one.

It's the print cover by Gary Frank. The other is the digital cover by Cat Staggs.

Is that Gary Frank's usual art style?

Just go for the digital one.

[KalKai]

Where did THAT come from? That better not be the cover to issue #1. I want the one I saw before that one.

It's the print cover by Gary Frank. The other is the digital cover by Cat Staggs.

Is that Gary Frank's usual art style?

Just go for the digital one.

[KalKai]

Where did THAT come from? That better not be the cover to issue #1. I want the one I saw before that one.

It's the print cover by Gary Frank. The other is the digital cover by Cat Staggs.

Is that Gary Frank's usual art style?

Just go for the digital one.

[BritishChap007]

At least Frank isn't drawing the book art.vwhat a horrid cover.

Nice 100x post, KalKai! ;)

[The Caped Knight]

This shot is a little more underwhelming: http://www.tvguide.com/Includes/newsletter-images/blog-images/smallville-embed.jpg

Trunks are definately gone, but the suit is fabric and not metal like in the DCnU. Hate the way Clark is drawn in that shot. Does not look like Welling. Way to young.

We shall see.

WTF, This does not look like the suit that appeared in the finale. More to the point why are we seeing the DCU version without the red trunks. When we clearly saw them on him when he flew as well as the comic image
http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/6/65157/1809946-smallvillesupes2.png
http://homeofthenutty.com/smallville/screencaps/albums/SV10x21/1021Smallville3259.jpg

[KalKai]

At least Frank isn't drawing the book art.vwhat a horrid cover.

:hehe:

It's Supes face. It's so not Welling's. The background is okayish.

Did Frank see Cat's cover before drawing his?

I don't think he did, otherwise he would've done something better than that.

:hehe:

[Binker]

Oh god. Umm, yeah is there anyway to get the other cover instead on the print version? Cause I don't think I'll get them digital.

Want to know the sad thing is; Gary Frank is a GREAT artist. Want an example? Well, you know the comic from the series finale that we're going back to compare to the Smallville comic artwork? That's Gary Frank's artwork.

This is Gary Frank's Superman:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/efwf34f.png
http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l50ix1mSi51qa1qsoo1_500.jpg

Not the cover above. In fact...what's wrong with his face?

[Sawyer]

Frank clearly wasn't even trying. I'm praying that isn't any sort of official image.

[KalKai]

Frank clearly wasn't even trying. I'm praying that isn't any sort of official image.

Unfortunately it is, and more will come after that 1.

"The digital covers are the work of artist Cat Staggs, while Gary Frank will handle the print covers. "

I have no idea why there's such a drastic change in art quality between print and digital.

Someone should tell Frank to up it, or just use Cat Staggs for both.

[Johnny]

Gary Frank is awesome. I'm sure he'll do much better with the next covers. This guy is one of the best in the business imo. Cat's cover is a killer though. How come hasn't DC allowed her to do more until now is beyond me. Her art reminds me a lot of Alex Ross'. Except for his dreadful Zatanna image. Great artists do screw up sometimes, it does happen, as we see with Frank's cover. He's gonna bounce back.

[The Incredible Hulk]

Can't we just be happy they have any kind of continuation whatsoever? :confused:

I mean it's just cover art on a version most people likely won't even buy. Not to mention, I can't count the number of awesome comics I have where the cover art sucks and looks nothing like what's portrayed in the book.

Simmer down.

[Dangerman]

Can't we just be happy they have any kind of continuation whatsoever? :confused:

I mean it's just cover art on a version most people likely won't even buy. Not to mention, I can't count the number of awesome comics I have where the cover art sucks and looks nothing like what's portrayed in the book.

Simmer down.
I am happy but I don't it to be Smallville: the Bold and the Brave. I want it to actually be a Superman comic where you have the other heroes pop in now and then. But more than likely if they were smart they would follow the Invincible format if they were to have all these people. But I still would prefer it to be just Clark/Superman. But maybe they can fix Lana in this series as well as Pete.

[Young Superman]

WTF, This does not look like the suit that appeared in the finale. More to the point why are we seeing the DCU version without the red trunks. When we clearly saw them on him when he flew as well as the comic image
http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/6/65157/1809946-smallvillesupes2.png
http://homeofthenutty.com/smallville/screencaps/albums/SV10x21/1021Smallville3259.jpg


Agreed

[Evantainment]

I'm excited to read this. Hope it is good!

[ironman29758]

I'm excited to read this. Hope it is good!
agreed glad Smallville was back. Can't wait!

[Binker]

BTW, I don't know if I remember this correctly, but wasn't the comic from Finale supposed to be published? I wonder if that will be included with this, wither with issue 1, or maybe when the comic is collected in HC/TPB?

[Sawyer]

It'll be nice to see Metropolis drawn as an actual city, as opposed to the fairly obvious backlot they used for the last three seasons of the show.

[Johnny]

^^ True. Drastically cutting Smallville's budget during the most important seasons of the show was unforgivable. I've always known CW was full of **** but this made me hate them with passion.

[BrollySupersj]

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Smallville-Season11-Comic-1042919.aspx

In one of the closing scenes of last May's Smallville (http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/smallville/100398) series finale, Chloe Sullivan tells her Superman-worshipping son, "There will always be more adventures for another day." That day is about to arrive, thanks to a new comic-book series that picks up where the long-running show left off. On April 13, DC Comics launches Smallville Season 11 in digital format (and later in print collections).

Season 11 begins six months after Clark Kent defeated Darkseid and stopped the planet Apokolips from crashing into Earth. He's now settling into life as the Man of Steel while continuing to carry on his dual identity as a mild-mannered reporter at the Daily Planet. "It's Clark's first year as Superman," says writer Bryan Q. Miller, who was also a writer on the TV show and has previously scripted DC's Teen Titans and Batgirl comics. "He's riding the high of everything working out so far. And he enjoys that he can stop and shake hands with folks after he saves them."

Don't expect the good times to last forever. Lex Luthor — brought back from the dead as Smallville ended but wiped of his memories, including that Clark is super-powered alien — will be one of Superman's main adversaries in the series. "Most people are thrilled that Superman saved the world by moving a planet out of the way," Miller says, "but Lex and a handful of others are concerned that there's a guy out there who can move planets."

Fans of the TV show will no doubt be thrilled to see many of the supporting cast featured prominently in the story. "It's a continuation of the lives of characters seen weekly over the course of 10 years," Miller says. "It's an ensemble book with Clark Kent at the core. Clark just so happens to now be Superman." That ensemble includes Lois Lane, his fiancé and fellow reporter; his childhood best friend, Chloe; and Oliver Queen, aka the Green Arrow. As was teased in the finale, Chloe and Ollie are now married. (In fact, she's going by the name Chloe Sullivan-Queen.)

The first arc of Smallville Season 11 is scheduled to include 12 chapters, which will be available via the DC Comics app on Apple, Android and Windows mobile devices, as well as online at read.dccomics.com. The first print edition goes on sale May 16 and will collect the opening four chapters, along with an episode guide to the TV show. The digital covers (including the one pictured above) are the work of artist Cat Staggs, while Gary Frank will handle the print covers. Pere Pérez, who worked with Miller on the Batgirl comic, will handle the interior art.


http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l169/BrollySupersj/sort-of-want-face.jpg

Doesn't seem like a bad idea...but for all intents and purposes, I myself would rather see a whole new TV season, either way it's nice to know they want to continue the series in some form. I'll give it a go.

[kal-elrebooted]

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9962/smallville01coverb300dp.jpg
so wait why did they change the costume from what we saw in the tv series?

[elgaz]

Probably to line it up more with the new trunks-free Superman who is appearing in both MOS and the latest line of DC comics.

[herolee10]

It's kind of strange (not necessarily in a bad way) to know that despite whatever happens in this new form of Season 11, that we still know on what's to become of at least Clark/Superman, Lois, Jimmy, Perry, Lex, and Chloe/Her son 6 years later (after season 11) because we saw that epilogue/future sequence of them in 2018 at the end of the series finale.

[The Caped Knight]

Bryan Q. Miller recently posted a message on his blog giving a little more detail about the series

The first 12 weeks are the "season premiere". It has a one-word title. As always, they will all have one-word titles. And, for the folks who'll know what this means, the second "episode" has Intern Jeff.

And Episode 3 just might start with roommates Jeff and Bert debating things over breakfast in their odd-couple apartment.

Source (http://blueskybriccabraq.squarespace.com/)

[Johnny]

^^ Nice to see we'll still have fillerish stuff lol.

[Lord]

I'm liking this more and more. Seems to follow the episode structure of the show more than other shows continuations like Buffy Season 8, 9 and the Angel continuations

[BritishChap007]

To be fair, I never really bought Welling's Superman would wear underwear outside of his pants. He was always so self-conscious. He didn't even want to wear glasses for God sake but suddenly he's slapping on undies over a pair of tights?

[LostSon88]

This is exactly what I had hoped would happen…

A comic mini-series is PERFECT.

So am I reading this right in that the initial print publications will consist of the original online editions?

[KalKai]

First comic title!

http://www.kryptonsite.com/smallvillespoilers.htm

Episode #11-1: "Guardian"


Keeping with the tradition of one-word titles... the first new Smallville story in nearly a year will be "Guardian." Will it involve the character from Jack Kirby's comics? Or is it referring to the new guardian of Metropolis, the Man of Steel named Superman? Guess we'll be finding out soon! Bryan Q. Miller is doing the writing.

This is like going back in time.

[vantheman77]

I'm glad the 11th season is happening in comic form and it may be what the show would look like had it continue. The 11th season cast would be Clark, Lois, Lex, Oliver, Chloe, and General Lane. Bryan Miller would've been the new showrunner. The suit would've been the show's interpretation instead of the SR suit.

Guardian could be two-fold with Clark saving the world as Superman for 6 months or the emergence of Jim Harper Guardian.

[herolee10]

If the show were still on in live action, I guarantee that the first opening sequence before the opening rolls in would have featured Clark making a save as Superman.lol

[BH/HHH]

I would have loved for an animated series to continue it but a comic is nearly as good

[The Caped Knight]

I like the title "Guardian", wouldn't have been awesome if they could have gotten Tom, Erica, Michael and the rest of the cast to do an audio recording just for the season Premiere comic ?

BTW Superman looks totally badass in this clip in his traditional costume with a sheer presence of Power (Tim Daly is IMO the quintessential voice of the Man of Steel much like Kevin Conroy is the definitive voice of The Dark Knight)
0BUzKB0BSDs

[Young Superman]

I hope somewhere down the road, they resolve the Super Lana situation and turn her back into a normal human. As well as being some resolution to her relationship with Clark.

[BH/HHH]

I like the title "Guardian", wouldn't have been awesome if they could have gotten Tom, Erica, Michael and the rest of the cast to do an audio recording just for the season Premiere comic ?

BTW Superman looks totally badass in this clip in his traditional costume with a sheer presence of Power (Tim Daly is IMO the quintessential voice of the Man of Steel much like Kevin Conroy is the definitive voice of The Dark Knight)
0BUzKB0BSDs

Agreed 100%, Tim Daly IS Superman

[Young Superman]

First comic title!

http://www.kryptonsite.com/smallvillespoilers.htm

Episode #11-1: "Guardian"


Keeping with the tradition of one-word titles... the first new Smallville story in nearly a year will be "Guardian." Will it involve the character from Jack Kirby's comics? Or is it referring to the new guardian of Metropolis, the Man of Steel named Superman? Guess we'll be finding out soon! Bryan Q. Miller is doing the writing.

This is like going back in time.

Agreed can't wait

[Webhead2006]

Caught the news of the comic, glad to first hear more news on the comic. Should be fun to see where things go. Cant wait, also glad it is being set just after planet save from darkseid. So folks will probably be happy there. I hate though they dropped the trunks too in this comic.

[XtremeOne1]

I'm excited to see it in comic form...I hope it's better then Buffy season 8-9...I think with Buffy it was always so much more about the actors then the characters. But Superman is of course, a comic icon, so I think it will be a better transition.

[BH/HHH]

Caught the news of the comic, glad to first hear more news on the comic. Should be fun to see where things go. Cant wait, also glad it is being set just after planet save from darkseid. So folks will probably be happy there. I hate though they dropped the trunks too in this comic.

I'm glad that its continuing from there too. The trunks thing is abit weird considering he had trunks in finale but its not enough of a bother to put me off the comic.

[Webhead2006]

Ya though one point is maybe the trunkless could just be on covers, like how covers usually are nothing related to what happens within book. That is what i hope for, but know its probably not. I just see it being a pointless change in look for the sv book when trunks are still around in animated superman stuff, the current earth one series and stuff like that.

[Johnny]

I really couldn't care less about the trunks. They dropped Batman's trunks in the New 52 too. Nobody is talking about that but evertone's talking about Superman's non-trunks. Seriously, big deal. I want good stories, it really doesn't bother me if he has trunks or not.

[Webhead2006]

batman is different though where we seen in films and what not with not trunks and works with batman. Where as with superman for most it makes the suit look like its incomplete and missing. Plus we dont have a good break like trunks had with all the blue in the suit.

[Young Superman]

batman is different though where we seen in films and what not with not trunks and works with batman. Where as with superman for most it makes the suit look like its incomplete and missing. Plus we dont have a good break like trunks had with all the blue in the suit.

Agreed

[Johnny]

Whatever. I don't care about trunks or non-trunks either way. I guess I understand why people can think the suit doesn't feel complete without it, but to me it's totally irrelevant. Plus it's 2012, how long are superheroes gonna have their underwear on the outside? Come on. I get it, Superman and his look are part of modern culture. But iconic or not, suits need to be tweaked with the times. That's just the way things are.

[Webhead2006]

i get that too but ya we dont need to get into an endless debate of it so lets just leave it there.

[Johnny]

Fine with me.

[Sawyer]

I can't wait to look at some interiors. Cover art is all fine and well, but the interior art is what really matters, especially since it's by a different artist.

[Johnny]

^^ Look at Bryan Miller's run on Batgirl, you're gonna get the idea what the interiors are gonna be like, the artist is the same on Smallville. I've seen some of those issues and I think we're in for a treat.

[Webhead2006]

Who is doing the normal interial art? I don't really read dc so not to verse onn there currennt artists and who is best among them.

[Johnny]

Pere Perez.

[Webhead2006]

Ok thanks how is that artist work usually? Or got some images you can post?

[Bruce_Begins]

I made some minor modifications to the cover of Smallville to make it resemble Tom Welling and adjusted the proportions a bit.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z90/bruce_begins/allNewsmallville-embed.jpg

First pic -Original cover Art; Second-modified.

[Johnny]

Ok thanks how is that artist work usually? Or got some images you can post?

http://prikachi.com/images/992/4396992Q.jpg

[The Incredible Hulk]

First comic title!

http://www.kryptonsite.com/smallvillespoilers.htm

Episode #11-1: "Guardian"


Keeping with the tradition of one-word titles... the first new Smallville story in nearly a year will be "Guardian." Will it involve the character from Jack Kirby's comics? Or is it referring to the new guardian of Metropolis, the Man of Steel named Superman? Guess we'll be finding out soon! Bryan Q. Miller is doing the writing.

This is like going back in time.

So should we set up separate issue threads like we did the old episode threads?

EDIT: Screw it, I'm doing it.

[The Incredible Hulk]

Miller Takes "Smallville" to New Heights in Season 11

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=36952


CBR News: Was this your pitch, or did DC approach you with the idea of taking "Smallville's" storylines beyond the television series?
Bryan Q. Miller: Many moons ago -- okay, it was actually January of last year -- Geoff Johns was in the "Smallville" offices working on his Booster break with the gang. I shot him an email shortly thereafter, asking, since there was already a really dedicated fanbase for the show, if it might be a good idea to get a comic up and running that would be an extension of the series beyond the finale. At the time, it didn't seem like something they were interested in. Nothing happened for a bit. Then I got an out-of-the-blue call -- as they usually are -- that the project was a go and asking if I was still interested. Of course I was still interested. Some more time passed, seasons came, seasons went. Then I finally got a call from Hank [Kanalz] and Ben [Abernathy], asking if I could get an outline/proposal put together for "Smallville: Season 11." I got to writing and, well, here we are.

Having worked on "Smallville" for the final three seasons, you are obviously heavily invested in the material. Is the direction of the comic book series something that was discussed in the writers' room or are you building something entirely new here?
A nugget or a kernel of an idea or a storyline that at some point drifted around the table in the room may wander into the comic from time to time, but this is very much on me. There used to be 9 to 13 of us putting these stories together. So, you know -- no pressure! That said, I'm doing everything I can to keep the look and feel of the comic as true to the spirit of the show. This isn't about re-inventing the wheel, so to speak -- it's about taking the wheel down a new stretch of road. Tons of very talented and dedicated professionals worked week in and out for a decade to make the show what it was. We won't be doing anything on the book that flies in the face of those efforts, narratively or otherwise. We also had a flash-forward to seven years later at the very end of the series. Brian and Kelly ended the show the way they wanted to, and that's still how the story ends. This is a glimpse into the first year of those seven.

Now, the series picks up where the show left off, with Clark Kent now patrolling the skies as Superman. For those unfamiliar with the series' conclusion and perhaps more interested in the comic, can you sum up how the TV series ended?
During the course of the final season, Clark realized the necessity for, and eventually crafted, the bumbling Clark Kent persona in order to hide in plain sight. In the finale, when faced with the ultimate evil that is Darkseid (and the threat of Darkseid's hell-planet, Apokolips, crashing into Earth) Clark Kent finally fully embraced his destiny as our mightiest protector to save the day. He traded in his Blur/S-shield jacket for the boots and cape and took to the skies, pushing Apokolips back out into space (and saving an Air Force One-trapped Lois in the process). Though heroic, this unfortunately put Clark and Lois' wedding on indefinite hold.
Meanwhile, a resurrected Lex Luthor (who was fully aware of Clark's heroic secret) had his mind wiped by half-sister Tess -- she died at his hand in the process.
And I'd be remiss to not mention that Chloe Sullivan and Oliver Queen tied the knot and were preparing to leave Metropolis to start a life of their own.

While you obviously don't want to give too much away at such an early stage, where do you go from here?
Season 11 is about all of our players transitioning into the next phases of their lives. Work, love, heroics and villainy all play a part in how they're settling into a very "Look! Up in the sky!" world. The season premiere, as all of ours historically have, sets up not only the plot-journey for the year, but what everyone's personal struggles will be. That isn't to say there will be tons of angst. There's only a bit of angst here and there. The goal is to make this as entertaining a read as possible, and Clark's at our center for that. He's how we'll process that information. He's Superman now. No more hiding in the shadows in a black trench coat or a red jacket. He gets to shake hands with the people he saves. He likes flying. He's transitioning from seeing his abilities as a burden to seeing them more as a job. And he loves his work.
Storytelling-wise, Season 11 episodes are -- bigger. Each episode is more like a mega-episode, or a TV movie that continues the "Smallville" saga. If you're going to buy a chapter each week, I'd like you to feel like you've gotten your money's worth by the time each mega-sode ends. If you're picking it up collected in print issues, you're going to get a substantial read every month.

Fans of the series loved when classic DC characters like the aforementioned Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, JSA and the Legion of Super-Heroes appeared on "Smallville." Are there any plans for such an introduction in Season 11?
Oh, sure. Big time. We'll get a slightly new twist on a pretty big Superman villain from the comics in the premiere (which runs the first 12 weekly chapters). After that, the second episode spends quite a bit of time introducing Superman to a very popular member of the DC family -- something tells me it will (hopefully) go over well. Beyond that, some returning allies and some new enemies, all around.

Having told stories essentially with Clark Kent for so long, how do you make" Smallville: Season 11" different then what readers would get from "Action Comics" or "Superman?"
It's in the title -- it's "Smallville." It's an ensemble piece with Clark Kent at its core. These are continuations of the characters roughly two million people a week, half a year each year, for a decade tuned in to see. If you're someone who stopped watching the show in the early years, come on back. They aren't in high school anymore. He's in the suit. Like, all over the place. You're going to get Superman action. You're going to get derring-do from Green Arrow. Lois and Clark are together -- and happy. So there's some romance there. And Chloe. And Chloe! Chloe Sullivan is here -- you won't find her anywhere else (as far as I know!).

Do you have to tread carefully moving forward as to not dovetail into Clark Kent/Superman's 70-plus year history? Or do the New 52 and the fact this is set in the "Smallville" universe allow you to move quite freely?
There are nods to elements from the DC of the past and present that are going to pop up from time to time, but the book is rolling straight out of the world of the show. So far, the only lining-up/branding hiccup has been the coloring on the Clark's hero outfit. We had the "Superman Returns" version seen briefly in the finale, and DC and I were on the same page on wanting to make the look for the book its own. We've got a new version that's a little bit old, a little bit new, a lot "Smallville." There's a very simple story reason for the change that's spelled out in the second chapter.

Will you write Clark/Superman with Tom Welling's voice, mannerisms and personality in your head?
I don't know how I could not -- it's all part of my programming at this point! Plus, the character himself is in a much better place at the start of Season 11 -- probably the best place he's been in. He's never been this comfortable in his own skin. There's a little bit of a Reeve-Supes zen that's taken hold of Smallville Clark.

As you mentioned, Oliver Queen married Chloe in the final season. What makes that relationship click and what might readers expect from the power couple moving forward?
They've never been stronger. They're also in a really good place, but understandably antsy. They're ready to move on to Star City and get their lives started -- beyond recruiting for the League. They didn't really have a chance to savor the fact that they were together and married towards the end of the series. But then (as happens when moving into that mid-20's/early 30's phase), life happens. No matter how hard they try to leave, there's always something to pull Oliver and Chloe back in.

Lois is a featured character, as well, in Season 11. How does Clark's new status as Superman affect their relationship?
Our dynamic duo are ships in the night. Lois' career is on the rise, thanks to her exclusive with the President during the Apokolips event (or "Contact" as the locals are calling it), and Clark's non-Daily Planet time is spent Supermanning. They're a couple in the big city who are trying to find time for one another as they get their "careers" started. Add to that that the general populace knows aliens exist. It doesn't spoil anything to say (as it's a page 1 reveal), that someone spotted alien slaves on the surface of Apokolips when it was in low orbit in the Finale. We're finally fine with super heroes patrolling our streets and skies, but xenophobia is now very real. The last thing Lois wants is anyone finding out Superman is from Krypton.

After leaving the series, Michael Rosenbaum returned for the final episodes. A favorite character for many, due in large part to Rosenbaum's portrayal, what role does Lex Luthor play in Season 11?
Lex might not have memory of his life before the finale, but he still has his instincts and something tells him he can't trust Superman, regardless of how much good he's doing. He watched Superman push a planet out of our orbit -- which means there's someone among us with the power to push a planet out of orbit. That doesn't sit well with Lex. He sees Superman as a potential terrestrial threat, and is deeply entrenched in the xenophobia bandwagon brought on by Contact. Lex has transitioned Luthorcorp to Lexcorp, and he's doing everything in his power to help the world protect itself from threats beyond the stars.

How excited are you to be to be working with Pere Perez again? You two certainly had great success with "Batgirl."
When Pere came in and helped me finish up my run on "Batgirl," we worked very well together, and I was itching for the opportunity to work with him again. We've got a great shorthand, and he's fast as all get-out. So, when I found out the book was a go, he was the first and only name on my list. There are just as many talky scenes as there are action scenes, and Pere's dynamite at both. He's reliable for facial expression and great with movement. I'm very happy with the work Pere's done on the premiere.

Finally, it's no secret that "Smallville" fans are a passionate group. Do you approach the challenge of writing this series with trepidation, or are you fully equipped -- and honored -- to expand this universe for the faithful?
I think it's a little bit of all three. We've got the best fans in the world, and had a wonderful and amazing combination of cast and crew. I know the show. I love the show. I know and love everyone involved, and have nothing but respect for every aspect of everything that went into it. I'm trying to do right by everyone (including our characters) in the most entertaining way possible. My hope is that people who've never read a Superman comic before (or maybe even any comic, which is probably a fair number of the show's audience) check Season 11 out, then decide to give more comics a chance -- whether they're in an app or at their local comic shop. By the same token, I hope lapsed viewers or people who have never seen the show read the book, then are inspired to take a look back at the series.

"Smallville: Season 11," by Bryan Q. Glass and Pere Perez, premieres digitally April 13 with the first print edition hitting stores May 16.

[The Caped Knight]

I am so thrilled that byran is going to be picking up the pieces of where the series left off. Now that we are in Superman's world (SMALLVILLE) style . I greatly look forward to seeing where this will take us.

[BH/HHH]

I am so thrilled that byran is going to be picking up the pieces of where the series left off. Now that we are in Superman's world (SMALLVILLE) style . I greatly look forward to seeing where this will take us.

Said it all for me :D

[BritishChap007]

Amazing interview. It really sounds like the ultimate season 11 and I'm so excited to be once again looking forward to a Smallville season premiere.

Nice to see the suit change will be explained. In a way, it is good to see SV's Clark get a unique suit of his own, something he has always deserved and something we had always wanted.

Everything sounds on point. One thing I'm curious about: will Clark Kent come into contact with Lex Luthor? Or will it just be Superman and Lex? How much will Clark's past with Lex play into his interactions with Lex? Lex may have forgotten his past, but Lois, Clark, Oliver, etc. haven't.

They can still use that dynamic in an interesting way. I don't want this Lex to be generic comic Lex. I want Smallville Lex. His personality should be the same and his history and the ramifications of his past on the characters of the story should remain in tact from the supporting cast.

[BH/HHH]

That was a great interview, reading that has me even more excited

[Binker]

Bigger image of the Gary Frank cover:
http://i.newsarama.com/images/smallville_cover_1_02.jpg

[Johnny]

Not one of Frank's best efforts but I think it looks better in higher definition.

[Sawyer]

It does look a bit better, but I'm still not loving it. Fortunately the DC site says it's not the final cover.

[The Caped Knight]

Bigger image of the Gary Frank cover:
http://i.newsarama.com/images/smallville_cover_1_02.jpg

The face kinda resembles Welling .

[KalKai]

That definitely looks better in HQ, still not sold on the face. Cat Staggz captured Tom's facial features better.

[Webhead2006]

Some sweet new info. Can't wait for its release. Johnny thanks for some artwork of the artist doing interal work.

[BritishChap007]

The picture has grown on me, but it's not the most alluring cover image ever. It does looks like Welling in a way, though it doesnt really look like the DP from Smallville. I wouldn't pick that up if I was just walking by it in a bookstore. The digital cover though, is eye catching.

[Milos]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=36952

In light of this news, CBR News spoke with Miller, who told us Chloe and Lex will have significant roles in the title

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[Sawyer]

Oh Gawd, who left the door open? :cmad:

[Young Superman]

Nice info.

[Johnny]

Some sweet new info. Can't wait for its release. Johnny thanks for some artwork of the artist doing interal work.

No prob. It's nice to be excited about Smallville again.

[vantheman77]

Happy days are here again and it's not complete without Milos celebrating Chloe in the comics.

Without restrictions, Miller can go in any direction he wants in the comics form.

[Webhead2006]

Well milos was to be expected. But I too can't wait to read the book. Also I like byan gave us reason for costume change.

[mathhater]

Pretty sure that by the time my first issue of this is bag & boarded, I'll have the digital version of that cover in the bag as well. That Gary Frank version is just bad...really, really bad. I think I'll just go ahead and print out the Staggs version right now & have it ready.

[vantheman77]

I hope Bryan Miller brings back Kara and Conner so that we can see the SV version of the Super-Family.

[BH/HHH]

I hope Bryan Miller brings back Kara and Conner so that we can see the SV version of the Super-Family.

That'd be terrific

[The Sage]

Kinda disappointed in Gary Frank's design. He's normally better than that and I usually enjoy his work.

[Johnny]

He's definitely a great artist. But like I said before, all great artists screw up every once in awhile.

[Webhead2006]

Yup that is true plus didn't someone say for frankk case it may not be finalized verison. They can always change things. Heck frank is for print verison right. And that isn't coming out to may. So plently of time to change things.

[Binker]

I just came from the DC website, where the issue is listed; it doesn't say "not final cover" so where did you find that?

Also, we've been talking about the artists from the covers, and the good and bad that came with it, that I thought we should at least talk a bit about the interior artist: Pere Perez.

I didn't recognize the name until I saw I googled him, and saw some of the work. The guy did some work relating to the Superman: New Krypton Saga, with Action Comics #881-889. He also did Batgirl, an issue of Birds of Prey, and the final two issues of the Return of Bruce Wayne, among others. He also switches from gritty to simple in terms of the realism presented, but the artwork is good, which makes him being on this thing a good thing because at least we know the artwork inside these book(s) will be good and fun to look at.

Here are some examples:
http://www.imakinarium.net/notis/2009/06/090627_pere_perez/pere_perez_actionannual122.jpg
http://www.imakinarium.net/notis/2009/06/090627_pere_perez/pere_perez_actionannual127.jpg
http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw1la2nFTE1qjcq1co1_500.jpg
http://wb.cdn.warnerbros.com/dcublog/files/2011/04/bop_11_dylux_-8-copy.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/2vuc5k0.jpg
http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/3/36139/1512818-return_of_bruce_wayne__6_007_super.jpg
http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/3/36139/1515152-return_of_bruce_wayne__6_033_super.jpg

More info of his work can be found here:
http://www.comicbookdb.com/creator.php?ID=12352

[Sawyer]

I just came from the DC website, where the issue is listed; it doesn't say "not final cover" so where did you find that?

http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2012/02/13/beyond-dc-comics-the-new-52/

[Sawyer]

I kinda hope that, if they use Martian Manhunter, they let him go full green, while still maintaining Morris' appearance. :up:

[Webhead2006]

I don't see why they wouldn't do both like if he first. Meets with clark over something. Then when they go into battle changes to alien form.

[herolee10]

Well, without having to worry about the availability of actors, budgets, and the acting itself.lol, I hope to see the comics take advantage of this entirely and further enrich the mythology of Smallville's canon.

Heck, I sure as hell would like to see more JLA action, and see more adventures and mission for the group with Clark leading them in his superman outfit.

And given that Season 10 established that there is a Batman and Wonder Woman somewhere in their world, I can't wait to see how that's established.

[Webhead2006]

All stuff I think will be done. And as for bats/ww with what bqm said for second issue, we are to see someone special. Which I think was tease for bats.

[ChiefOlsen!]

"Confidential Designs" A Superman Sketchbook Fan Film

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpDxUGIZ3wU&feature=plcp&context=C348a8a6UDOEgsToPDskI5cqzDA_Sf4HsA11QYRac4

Hey folks, wasn't sure which thread to toss this in, but I wanted to share a link to my Superman/Smallville video, my original music track that I created using Superman and Smallville themes was blocked on account of copyright issues, so I had to substitute a track as requested by youtube.
The video features alternate costume designs as drawn by SM, I illustrated a bunch of Smallville costumes as homages.
Check it out and enjoy! I hope that in the new Season 11 comic we get some sort of behind the scenes designing of the altered suit and or his super suits since he began wearing them, would be fun to do that in comic form since they never really dove into that on the show.

[Indy1Jones]

Sounds good.^^

[Johnny]

Cover to issue #2 by Cat Staggs

http://prikachi.com/images/218/4515218o.jpg

[Sawyer]

:awesome::up:

[KalKai]

Cover to issue #2 by Cat Staggs

http://prikachi.com/images/218/4515218o.jpg

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #2

BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by PERE PEREZ
Cover by CAT STAGGS
On sale JUNE 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
• The SEASON PREMIERE EVENT continues with these digital-first stories!
• CLARK investigates the true cause of the mysterious ENERGY STORM in space!
• CHLOE and EMIL pursue an intriguing artifact!
• LEX launches a dangerous mission into orbit, with former astronaut HANK HENSHAW at the wheel.

[Young Superman]

Cover to issue #2 by Cat Staggs

http://prikachi.com/images/218/4515218o.jpg

This looks AWESOME!:up::woot:

[Johnny]

Thanks for posting the details KalKai. I left them out on purpose cuz I didn't know if this thread was pro-spoilers or not.

[kloker]

Wow! HANK HENSHAW ?!!

CYBORG SUPERMAN is coming!!

[KalKai]

From Cat's DA's gallery:

http://gattadonna.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d4qmt0l

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/053/0/4/04d9a632e7e32ae3e58e4d39ff5a2390-d4qmt0l.jpg

That's Tom. It's perfect.

[Sawyer]

That is pretty awesome. :up:

Though I really wish we would get something official from Perez.

[Young Superman]

From Cat's DA's gallery:

http://gattadonna.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d4qmt0l

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/053/0/4/04d9a632e7e32ae3e58e4d39ff5a2390-d4qmt0l.jpg

That's Tom. It's perfect.

Agreed, that is amazing.

[Binker]

Found this:
http://th08.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/053/7/e/smallville_season_11_by_dwightsteel-d4qmxc8.jpg

[The Incredible Hulk]

Thanks for posting the details KalKai. I left them out on purpose cuz I didn't know if this thread was pro-spoilers or not.


why not just post it in the episode thread then? :huh:

This thread can probably die now that we have that.

[Johnny]

Cuz this cover is for episode 2. Which doesn't have a thread yet and we don't know its name either. But yes, this thread indeed does seem kinda useless now.

[Webhead2006]

sweet cat s, 2nd cover. Also some nice details about plotpoints. Cant wait to see the book once launched.

[The Caped Knight]

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #2
http://prikachi.com/images/218/4515218o.jpg
BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by PERE PEREZ
Cover by CAT STAGGS
On sale JUNE 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
• The SEASON PREMIERE EVENT continues with these digital-first stories!
• CLARK investigates the true cause of the mysterious ENERGY STORM in space!
• CHLOE and EMIL pursue an intriguing artifact!
• LEX launches a dangerous mission into orbit, with former astronaut HANK HENSHAW at the wheel.

Wow, The Cyborg Superman makes his debut in the smallville universe (AWESOME). Also the cover art featuring Lex is awesome Cat really captured the look of Michael Rosenbaum prefectly .

[vantheman77]

We may see the beginnings of Cyborg Superman.

With Kara, Conner, and Doomsday, we could have Smallville's full version of Superman/ Doomsday and Reign of the Supermen story, but the only things missing are Steel John Henry Irons and Eradicator. :super:

[ironman29758]

Cuz this cover is for episode 2. Which doesn't have a thread yet and we don't know its name either. But yes, this thread indeed does seem kinda useless now.
I thought is was chapter 2 of the 12 chapter "season priemere" for this because of some quotes i read?

[The Incredible Hulk]

Cuz this cover is for episode 2. Which doesn't have a thread yet and we don't know its name either. But yes, this thread indeed does seem kinda useless now.


No this is for Issue #2 of Episode 1. Episode 1 will be 12 issues.

I thought is was chapter 2 of the 12 chapter "season priemere" for this because of some quotes i read?

You're correct.

[Johnny]

On DC's website it said print issue #2. Bryan Miller wrote on his blog that it's second print issue's cover too - http://blueskybriccabraq.squarespace.com/blog/2012/3/12/information-attack-smallville-season-11-2.html. That's why I got it wrong. First episode is probably gonna turn out to be 4 or 5 print issues with a couple web-stories each. No biggie, still it is kinda confusing when you see it initially.

[herolee10]

A part of me wonders if they'll just establish that while Lex's cognitive memories of his life were erased, the essence of his personality that was developed during those 10 years in Smallville's run still remained, thus him still following down his villainous journey.

I mean, I find it hard to believe that even after his memories have been erased, that Lex would still be progressing as a villain as though he had still remembered everything unless some part of his villainous side that had been nurtured during his journey in Smallville remained in tact.

[Johnny]

That's what makes least sense about the Lex mindwipe. It totally takes any sort of character development or realism out of it. People's personalities are shaped by their life choices. Or in what way you grew up, what people you choose to surround yourself with, what direction you decided to take in life, all of that. Some people say the mindwipe doesn't take much away and he's still Lex Luthor, he's got the same emotions, he's evil at his core, and I just don't buy it. Cuz how does it happen for someone to wake up one morning with no memories whatsoever of his previous life and just say: "Oh, I'm gonna be an evil bastard, muwahahaha". There's nothing believable about this whatsoever and I'm really curious to see how Bryan Miller handles it. The Lex mindwipe is the only big problem I had from the finale, the no-suit didn't bother me that much. I hope if Lex doesn't have any of his memories, Miller gives him some reasonable meaning to be a villain.

[Webhead2006]

Hmm the way story is bring broken up sounds odd if each issue is really only part of one episode. That would mean that way a multi episode length more then 5-6 issues would take yrs to even come out.

[herolee10]

That's what makes least sense about the Lex mindwipe. It totally takes any sort of character development or realism out of it. People's personalities are shaped by their life choices. Or in what way you grew up, what people you choose to surround yourself with, what direction you decided to take in life, all of that. Some people say the mindwipe doesn't take much away and he's still Lex Luthor, he's got the same emotions, he's evil at his core, and I just don't buy it. Cuz how does it happen for someone to wake up one morning with no memories whatsoever of his previous life and just say: "Oh, I'm gonna be an evil bastard, muwahahaha". There's nothing believable about this whatsoever and I'm really curious to see how Bryan Miller handles it. The Lex mindwipe is the only big problem I had from the finale, the no-suit didn't bother me that much. I hope if Lex doesn't have any of his memories, Miller gives him some reasonable meaning to be a villain.

Agreed; heck even the series showed that Lex was capable of being good had he picked the right choices; and no one is innately good or bad and that it's their decisions and experiences that result in shaping who they are.

[Webhead2006]

well i am sure BQM knows of fans not liking the mindwipe on lex. So he will probably fix that issue nice. at least get lex majority of his memories but not knowing clark is supes at least not fully aware.

[kloker]

Well, maybe the kryptonian laser we see on his face (cover #2) will restore his memories, without Clark's secret.

[LostSon88]

The mindwipe made Lex's development over 10 years completely pointless.

What's the point of going 10 years watching this guys journey only to erase it all in the final episode and essentially give him a clean slate?

Easily the DUMBEST move in the history of the series.

[vantheman77]

KSite has posted an interview with Cassidy Freeman concerning original plans for her character in the SV Finale and the comic series. :super:

[herolee10]

KSite has posted an interview with Cassidy Freeman concerning original plans for her character in the SV Finale and the comic series. :super:

That would have been interesting to see on what they would have done with her character if they allowed her to live.

But didn't they also say that another part of their back up plan, had MR not been available to film his scenes for the finale, was to somehow show that Lex was still alive and that he was pulling all of the strings, or something to that effect? Either way, if that came about as well, that still would have kept both endings with Lex being alive.

In any case, the comic book series should allow BQM to tackle huge scale things like:

1. Zod's return from the PZ with his PZ Army/Minions

2. Doomsday's return and them really playing up the "Death of Superman" angle

3. Darkseid returning with a army this time and the New Age Gods getting involved

4. Us seeing updated costumes for the remainder of the JLA team

[Webhead2006]

Well i dont think it made everything pointless i would wait to see what bqm does with lex first to see how much the wipe did effect him.

[vantheman77]

That would have been interesting to see on what they would have done with her character if they allowed her to live.

But didn't they also say that another part of their back up plan, had MR not been available to film his scenes for the finale, was to somehow show that Lex was still alive and that he was pulling all of the strings, or something to that effect? Either way, if that came about as well, that still would have kept both endings with Lex being alive.

In any case, the comic book series should allow BQM to tackle huge scale things like:

1. Zod's return from the PZ with his PZ Army/Minions

2. Doomsday's return and them really playing up the "Death of Superman" angle

3. Darkseid returning with a army this time and the New Age Gods getting involved

4. Us seeing updated costumes for the remainder of the JLA team

Yeah, I remember they said that if MR was unavailable for the finale that Lex would be alive in someway behind the scenes. In all these scenarios, Lex would have lived thus making Tess' death unnecessary.

All those you listed are the things I want to see in SV's version apart from the comics version. :super:

[LostSon88]

I just can't wait until the inevitable arc when he meets Bruce...

[Young Superman]

I just can't wait until the inevitable arc when he meets Bruce...

I know what you mean.

P.S I wonder what the Batsuit would look like in the Smallville universe?

[Johnny]

He won't have trunks, I'll tell you that lol.

[Webhead2006]

Of course not since as we know from bqm he had to change clark suit cause it looks like dc wants bs syngery in books/media. Which is **** to me when u got earth one, old books, and animated stuff still sporting trunks on supes/others.

[herolee10]

I kind of wish that they branched off the series into a animated show instead of just doing it as comics. I mean, I'd really like to see the same people behind the DCAU/Young Justice working on a Smallville animated series.

[Binker]

Of course not since as we know from bqm he had to change clark suit cause it looks like dc wants bs syngery in books/media. Which is **** to me when u got earth one, old books, and animated stuff still sporting trunks on supes/others.

Well, never say never.

Who knows if at the end of vol. 2 of Earth One, or by the time Vol. 3 comes out, that we'll see a change with the suit in that GN series. Plus, the DCnU suit has appeared in the recent Superman kids comics, when the classic was sported right next to it in another comic

Who knows when the DCnU, or any redesign similar yet seperate, appears in animated form. This year, next year, etc: again, never say never,

[Webhead2006]

true and who knows if the new look would change back, that is a possiblity too.

[Webhead2006]

Ksite interview with bqm on the comic:
http://www.ksitetv.com/smallville/more-flights-more-tights-bryan-q-miller-talks-about-smallville-season-11-the-comic-book/13416

[jjgravitas]

Cuz this cover is for episode 2. Which doesn't have a thread yet and we don't know its name either. But yes, this thread indeed does seem kinda useless now.

Episode (issue) #2 is also named Guardian (chapters 4 thru 6). I suspect that Guardian is the name of the story that will run throughout Season 11.

[Webhead2006]

Or it is just the name of first two or three print issues.

[ironman29758]

Or it is just the name of first two or three print issues.
http://www.ksitetv.com/more-flights-more-tights-bryan-q-miller-talks-about-smallville-season-11-page-3-of-3


Is it going to be one story a week indefinitely, or will there be breaks, like the show had?
The first story, “Guardian,” runs for 12 weeks. It’s a 120 page story. I wanted to do it as big as possible, and the first few stories, we’re going to do it as big as possible, to keep people coming back every week. There will definitely be weekly chapters of larger stories. Whether they’re in 12 week bursts, or 9 week bursts, or 6 week bursts; I don’t know that we would go below that certain threshold of 6 weeks, because then I think it gets a little too brief to tell the kind of stories that we’re trying to tell.


basiaclly there will be 3-4 print stories and sometimes 2-3 print stories

[Webhead2006]

Ok thanks for correction on how print is being handled.